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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 10596"><p>I really like Dun's idea. I've kicked around a project where I would build some kind of a lazy V rack down one side of a hay lot, where the V would be leaning inboard – almost like an L. Then you could set rolls up on the rack, about a foot off the ground, where the hay forks would be able to reach high enough. Wouldn't have to haul it anywhere, just feed from the lot. You would definitely have to put concrete or caliche or something on the pasture side. Or your idea of putting concrete all the way across would save building the racks, just put a pipe fence in where they could get their heads through. You would have to build it to the right dimensions or it would turn into one big creep feeder - ha.</p><p></p><p>We have one place that used to have some pretty good sized chicken houses on it that had concrete floors. They make a great spot to feed and there's no doubt we have less waste there. Of course, concrete would be expensive if that was its only purpose. I've thought about getting some caliche hauled in and spread. That's the limestone material used for "dirt" roads around here. It turns water very well and stays firm in wet weather. Would be a lot cheaper/easier/faster to spread an area with that than to form up and lay rebar, etc.</p><p></p><p>We were blessed to make excellent Klein grass this year. Because we also had a lot of carry-over hay from last year we decided to save the money and not cut this season. We let it go to seed and turned them in on it while it was still green. Haven't had to feed on that place yet, sure has been nice.</p><p></p><p>I've got a cousin who decided several years ago to cut back on his head count and work it where he never feeds. He cakes them, espically before bad weather, but that's it and his cows look great. Sometimes I think he's the smartest one around, especially when I'm freezing my !@#$ off on a tractor.</p><p></p><p>Of course we hardly ever have enough snow that the cows have to dig through looking for winter grass. And, he doesn't depend solely on cattle for his living, but I don't either. Then again, every dollar I can get out of it is needed and appreciated.</p><p></p><p>There's a thousand ways to skin a cat.</p><p></p><p>Craig</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 10596"] I really like Dun’s idea. I’ve kicked around a project where I would build some kind of a lazy V rack down one side of a hay lot, where the V would be leaning inboard – almost like an L. Then you could set rolls up on the rack, about a foot off the ground, where the hay forks would be able to reach high enough. Wouldn’t have to haul it anywhere, just feed from the lot. You would definitely have to put concrete or caliche or something on the pasture side. Or your idea of putting concrete all the way across would save building the racks, just put a pipe fence in where they could get their heads through. You would have to build it to the right dimensions or it would turn into one big creep feeder - ha. We have one place that used to have some pretty good sized chicken houses on it that had concrete floors. They make a great spot to feed and there’s no doubt we have less waste there. Of course, concrete would be expensive if that was its only purpose. I’ve thought about getting some caliche hauled in and spread. That’s the limestone material used for “dirt” roads around here. It turns water very well and stays firm in wet weather. Would be a lot cheaper/easier/faster to spread an area with that than to form up and lay rebar, etc. We were blessed to make excellent Klein grass this year. Because we also had a lot of carry-over hay from last year we decided to save the money and not cut this season. We let it go to seed and turned them in on it while it was still green. Haven’t had to feed on that place yet, sure has been nice. I’ve got a cousin who decided several years ago to cut back on his head count and work it where he never feeds. He cakes them, espically before bad weather, but that’s it and his cows look great. Sometimes I think he’s the smartest one around, especially when I'm freezing my !@#$ off on a tractor. Of course we hardly ever have enough snow that the cows have to dig through looking for winter grass. And, he doesn’t depend solely on cattle for his living, but I don't either. Then again, every dollar I can get out of it is needed and appreciated. There’s a thousand ways to skin a cat. Craig [/QUOTE]
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